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ceiling repair
Repair & Maintenance

The Do’s and Don’ts of Ceiling Repair

Unsightly ceiling cracks detract from any room's look, but, fortunately, repairing them is often a DIY project.

The Complete Guide to Painting Window Trim
Painting & Finishing

So, You Want to… Paint Your Window Trim

In any painting project, investing in the right paint and tools will get you the most professional results, and painting window trim is no exception. The payoff will be well worth the extra care and (usually) slight expense. After all, clean, crisp window trim can really make or break the look of a room—or of your home's whole exterior.

How to Get Rid of Spider Mites
Garden Pests

How To: Get Rid of Spider Mites

Keep these creepy-crawlies from wreaking havoc with plants, indoors and out, using this all-natural battle plan.

how long does wood glue take to dry
Skills & Techniques

Solved! How Long Does Wood Glue Take to Dry?

Having trouble guessing when wood glue is completely dry and things are safe to use? Here’s what you need to know.

Solved! The Best Time to Buy a Mattress 
Furniture & Decor

Solved! The Best Time to Buy a Mattress 

You can get a great deal on a high-quality mattress by timing your purchase strategically.  

Best Car Accessories: 19 Gadgets Your Ride Really Needs
Home Technology

Best Car Accessories: 19 Gadgets Your Ride Really Needs

Vehicles are expressions of their owners' interests and priorities. Outfit your auto with the best car accessories for convenience, style, and fun.

The Best Places to Install Solar Lights in Your Outdoor Space
Solar

The Best Places to Install Solar Lights in Your Outdoor Space

Improve the visibility and nocturnal appeal of your home with lighting that doesn't require complicated wiring.

how to move a shed
Sheds & ADUs

How To: Move a Shed

Need to move a shed to a new location? Following this guide will make you look like a shed-moving pro. 

Large pumpkins in autumnal morning sunshine in a field
Gardening

How To: Grow Pumpkins

Like the one that turned into a fairy-tale coach, homegrown pumpkins can carry both children and adults on new adventures—but in cultivating, cooking, and carving rather than courtship!

Husky Tool Bag
Tools

Is Husky’s Rolling Tool Bag Worth the Extra Money?

When it comes to getting all of your tools to the job with one storage option, the Husky tool bag is the upgrade to have.

Klein Tool Bag
Workshop

The Klein Canvas Tote Bag Provides Quality and Durability—But is it Right for You?

Looking for a new bag to get your tools from the shop to the job? Check out this modern take on a classic tote courtesy of the Klein tool bag.

The 10 Best Things You Can Do for Your Garage
Garages

The 10 Best Things You Can Do for Your Garage

Garages are much more than just a designated parking place for your car. Homeowners these days take advantage of the space as a utility room and workshop as well as a storage solution for seasonal items, tools, lawn equipment, and gardening gear. In order to fill these many roles, a garage needs to be clean, well-organized, and up to date. Here are the 10 best things you can do for your garage to make that vital space as functional as possible.

purple fence meaning
Fences

This Vibrant Paint Color on Fences and Trees Isn’t Just for Curb Appeal

How many times have you seen purple stripes on a fence or tree but didn’t know what they meant? A purple fence has a specific meaning in many U.S. states, so stay informed!

can you use dish soap in a dishwasher
Appliances

Solved! Can You Use Regular Liquid Dish Soap in a Dishwasher?

You have a dishwasher full of dirty dishes and not a dishwasher pod in sight. Read on to learn the best solution for this common problem.

inspecting foundation for structural damage
Foundations

6 Signs of Structural Damage You Should Never Ignore

Here’s how to know whether a problem in the home is cosmetic, or if it signals something significant has gone wrong.

Concrete Patio
Deck, Patio & Porch

Pitiful Patio? 5 Ways to Rescue a Deteriorating Concrete Patio

Don’t take the sledge or jackhammer to your concrete patio just yet. Learn about five common ways a patio fails, and what you can do about it.

how to build a shed
Sheds & ADUs

So, You Want to… Build a Shed

If you’re looking to solve your storage shortage with a backyard shed but lack the know-how, check out this overview on how to build a shed.

The Festool SYS 4 Sortainer Tool Chest stocked with tools on a workbench during testing.
Storage & Organizing

The Best Tool Chests for Organizing Your Workshop, Tested

Want to keep your tools, fasteners, and other useful accessories in one neatly organized location? A tool chest holds it all.

16 Problems a Power Outage Can Cause at Home
Home Safety

16 Problems a Power Outage Can Cause at Home

When the electricity goes out, a host of things can happen around your place ranging from mere inconveniences to life-threatening situations. These are the what-ifs you should prepare for when you have no power.

5 Good Reasons Not to Mow the Lawn This Weekend
Lawn Care

5 Good Reasons Not to Mow the Lawn This Weekend

Grass can’t read a calendar, so why should you mow on a schedule?